SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 973, 14 November 1910, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Girls' Realm Guild. It was a very pretty sight that presented itself to .the view of the people who attended.tho garden party arranged by' the members of tho Girls' Realm Guild on Saturday afternoon, and held in the grounds of Awarua House, kindly lent for the purpose by Lady Ward. Stalls had been erected upon the green, and had been most effectively decorated by the members themselves. • One in particular, the sweet stall, was simply a bower of ■ wistaria, and would have de-' lighted the heart of an exile from Japan. All tho sweet, boxes had been most daintily made in one of the guild colours, (white, heliotrope, and violet), and being home-made wero particularly •tempting. A great amount of interest was centred upon a cake v»vich had been iced in a manner that. made it appear as though covered with wistaria. This was entered for a guessing competition, and was ultimately won by Miss Smythe, of Hill Street. The flower stall had arches of green built over it, and tied with the guild colours, while the attendants wore . largo heliotrope paper hats that harmonised charmingly with tho very lovely flowers with which tho stall had been supplied. The produce stall, beyond a ibowl of arum lilies, mado no 'claim; .to the aesthetic side of life, relying solely upon the plain everyday value of its vegetables, and home produce. Upon the fancy .work and variety stall was to be Eeen some very delightful stenciled work, •as well as .art needlework of various kinds, most decorative for one's rooms. A number of side shows had been' arranged, fortune-telling, nail-driv-ing competitions, quoits, and a distinct novelty, an'electric: battery, supplied thrills to an' unlimited extent. Ono end of the lawn had been enclosed for afternoon tea purposes, those in charge of it looking most attractive in their white muslin caps and' heliotrope ribbons upon them. The stalls were in the charge of members, of .the guild, assisted in some cases: by. their friends. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward were present for part of the afternoon, as were Mrs. Newman (general president of the guild) and Miss Coates (vice-presidont). A meeting of members is to bo held in the Town Hall this ~ afternoon to: consider matters in connection with Saturday's fete. W.C.T.U. at Chrisfchurch. Congratulations are due to tho Women's Christian Temperance Union on the unqualified success of their .new building on the Show Grounds (says the Christchurch "Press"). The union entertained a large number of guests at luncheon, as a sort of informal opening of the new venture, and< it is safe to say that everyone went away delightcd.;.;The main luncheon hall, decorated with greenery, was delightfully cool and sweet, in spite of the fact that an all-too-genial sun was directing his battery on tho roof. The long rows of tables, which accommodate 450 people, were kept in fairly constant commission for luncheon and afternoon tea, and the army of. volunteer helpers spent somo busy hours satisfying the wants of customers. A very large number of the committee of the association visited the rooms, and they voiced their feelings of both appreciation aud admiration ■in no stinted manner. The change from tho tent to the .wooden building is unquestionably a great improvement, and the union has apparently a prosperous career spreading in front of it's new enterprise.

The Ferryside Croquet Club, After all the delightful weather that we have been enjoying so gladly it seemed a great pity that it could not have lasted at least one day: longer instead of turning grey, sulky-looking and chilly, especially as that' one more day happened to be a Saturday when thero are so many things to be done. However, if anything teaches one philosophy it is the weather. ■ A good many people crossed over to Day's Bay to attend the opening of the Ferryside Croquet Club and a very pleasant time was spent upon the grounds by both players and onlookers. Mr. Didsbury was called upon to make a brief speech in honour of the occasion and in doing so he spoke of the amplitude of the ferry service which would enable players to- spend quite a great deal of time upon 'the game. Ho then called upon the president, Mrs. G. 1\ C. Campbell to play the first ball, after which several games took place upon the four lawns. Later on afternoon tea was to be obtained within Day's Day House, the little tables within the dining-room being prettily decorated with flowers. Mrs. Campbell wore a tussore silk dress braided in brown and a burnt straw hat trimmed with pink roses. Mrs. F. Didsbury was in a tussore silk dress trimmed with insertion, a lace coat and black hat trimmed with marguerites. Mrs. Wright, a black coat and skirt and heliotrope hat. Mrs. Fitchett, a mauve costume and hat en suite., Mrs. Firth, a blue and white foulard costume and large white straw hat tTimmcd with roses. Mrs. Bulkley, striped black and white linen costume and black hat. Mrs. Moss, a navy blue costume and white straw hat trimmed with pink roses. Mrs. Corliss, a grey costume, and black, hat. Mrs. G. Didsbury, a black costume, black lace scarf, and black and whito bonnet. Miss Didsbury, white linen coat and skirt and black and white hat. Mrs. Henderson, grey costume, shaded heliotrope hat. Mis'! Skerrett, navy blue coat and skirt, black and white hat. Miss Elliott grey coat-and skirt and pale green toque. Mrs. W. Anderson, blue linen costume and black hat with < white osprey plumes. Miss Kane, mauve linen costume and hat trimmed with roses. Others present were: Mrs. S. Hnrcourt, Mrs. Tennant, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fulton, Mrs. Fulton, Miss Henderson, Miss Muddo, Misses Bulkley (2), the Misses Zohrab (2), Mrs., and Miss liathbone, Mrs. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. A. Warburton, Mr. and Mrs. .A.. Warburton (jun.), Mrs. and Miss Roth-, child, and many cithers. Music was not wanting upon this occasion, for the three musicians who travel on the boats coming across played upon the verandah most of the afternoon.

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The Arts Club.' The question of furnishing the Paremata Cottage has been occupying the at'tontion of members of tho Arts Club lately, and on Saturday evening a "kitchen tea" was given by tho council, with the result that a number of most useful articles were contributed for that purpose, from a chair to a kitchen mop. A musical programmo had been arranged by Mrs. Montague, those taking part in it being Mr. Carr, Miss Driscoll, and Mr. Northcote, who contributed songs, Miss Johnston, who gave a musical inonologno as well as a recitation later on, aud Miss Van Stavoren, who also recited. Mrs. Montague played tho accompaniments, and Miss Fleming piano solos. Mrs.. MTilly, who received tho guests, wore a pink silk dress trimmed with pink silk friuge; Mrs. Ray ward (the president's. wife), a dress of black silk, relieved with white; Mrs. Montague,' a black silk dress with a bertho of handsome lace. Among those present were Mr., Mrs., and Miss Hoops (Christchurch), Mrs. Buxton, the Misses Van Stavercn (2), Miss Ludwig, Miss AVardoll, Miss Rapley, Miss Nash, Miss Anderson, Miss Collins, Mrs.' J. Hislop, Miss Winder, and several others. Supper was served upstairs, tho. table being arranged most effectively with scarlet geraniums. Dancing brought the ovening to a close, Miss Fleming contributing the dance music. i The Khandallah Bowling Green. Hidden away in a picturesque nook at the foot of the Kaka Hill, flanked with massive fir trees and with weeping willows that overhang' a tiny rivulet, is to bo found the Khandallah bowling green. The many people who journeyed out from town to be present at the opening ceremony on Saturday afternoon were greatly' surprised and delighted with the charm of the situation when it fully revealed itself to their eyes. So sequestered and so peaceful a spot almost seemed more in keeping with a medieval monastery than with a bowling green of to-day. The first game of the season was opened by Mrs. Harkness, the Mayoress of Onslow, who threw the first jack, well and truly aimed. Afternoon tea, served by a number of ladies, was greatly appreciated by the many visitors. Some of those to lie seen upon the ground were Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. C. C. Crump, Miss Macdonald, Mrs. KMccaldie, tho Misses Harkness, Mrs. Plimmer, Mrs. R. Plimmer, Hiss Plimmer, Mrs. M. P. Cameron (who presented the club with, a handsome flag, in emerald green and red), Miss F. Macdonald, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.- and Miss Cock, Miss Dumbell, Mrs. M. Connell, Mrs. Abraham, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Vickcrs, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Thompson, and Miss Lowe. It was a very good idea to have a croquet lawn adjoining. A very pretty pavilion, built Swiss chalet fashion, adds a distinctly ornamental touch to the grounds! The opening function was a great success, and very much enjoyed, by members and their friends. Dance at Petone. On Saturday evening (writes our Potouo correspondent) an enjoyable ' dance was given by Miss Armit in the Petone Drill Hall, as a winding up of her dancing classes for the season. Although-it was principally a pupils' dance, there wero a great many grown-up people there as well, who helped to entertain the children. The hall was prettily decorated with flowers and foliage for the'occasion. During the evening a _ coon dance was given by twelve little girls, and Miss H. Bellingham danced a nower ballet. The chaperons present were? Mesdaines" Castle, Fowler, Matthews, Hutchinson, and Marsden. Miss Armit woro a dress of. black velvet, with bcrthe of. Maltese lace. Miss Marion: Armit., a dress of cream satin.

Mesdamcs A. and L. Georgo have issued invitations for an "at home" at the Hotel Windsor as'a farewell to Miss A. Berry on Wednesday, November IG.

Miss C. Butts (Newtown),. returned by the Mapourika on Saturday from a visit to Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kennedy, with Miss. Kennedy, are expected back from their visit to Sydney on Wednesday. . The Misses Nora and Vida Stuart are due in Wellington on Wednesday. Miss Nora Stuart has been for a trip to Eng-. land. Mr. and Mrs.. Edward Anderson, of Wellington, aro about to pay a visit to England. They will bo accompanied by their daughter, Miss Nellie Anderson. Miss Whitaker, organising secretary for the Girls' Friendly Society, has just returned from a visit to Nelson, Blenheim, and Picton, where she has been speaking in regard to the coming Anglican Mission. Miss Whitaker also" visited the West Coast, and had a most interesting time, coaching through- the gorge and visiting various ' places in regard to the work of the society, in which a great amount of interest appears to bo taken. An ovent in which a great amount of interest is always taken is that of tho Wellington Girls' College Sports, which tako place annually on the college ground in Pipitea Street. Invitations havo been issued for a garden party in l connection with these sports, which will tako place on Friday, November 18, and, given fino weather, a most enjoyable time should bo spent by those attending it. ■. The mail brought news of the death of the Countess of Somers at tho Berkeley House, at the age of Si. Deceased was Virginia Pattle, daughter of James Pattle, of the Bengal Civil Service, and widow of tho third Earl of Somers and Eastnor. • She leaves two daughters—lsabella Caroline, who married in 1872 Lord Henry Somersot, second son of the Bth Duko of Beaufort, and Adeline ' Marie, who married in 187G the 10th Duke of Bedford. Lady Somers was an aunt of Mr. Pattle Izott, of Wanganui.

For Up-to-date Costumes, seasonable and well cut, go to W. S. Bedford, 43a Willis Street, over Shop occupied by F. Cohen, Mercer*

Baldnoss used to bo a misfortune. Now it is bad form. No man need bo bald, unless ho wants to, or is too careless to grow hair. The day. of the silly quack "hair-restorers" is over. John Strange Winter's Hair Food has doomed them. It differ? from the others, because it makes hair grow. Price, 3s. 6d„ everywhere.— idvt.. l